Politics

Takaichi Allies Form "JiB" Parliamentary League to Bolster Prime Minister’s Faction A new parliamentary league called JiB — short for “Japan is Back” — has been launched by Liberal Democratic …

Centrist Reform Union Signals Support for Adopting Male-Line Heirs into Imperial Family Centrist Reform Union backs adopting male-line heirs from former imperial branches and women keeping imperial status after marriage; …

Japanese anime events in China continue to draw crowds despite diplomatic tensions Japanese anime events in China remain popular during recent diplomatic strains, attracting families and young fans to Pokémon …

Minamata disease patient protest: supporters demand apology after minister retracts care pledge Supporters of Minamata disease patient Yuji Kaneko demand an apology and sustained talks after Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara …

Baekje belt fittings with phoenix and demon motifs unearthed at Sudo Senninzuka Kofun in Fuji City Gilded Baekje belt fittings with phoenix and demon motifs were unearthed at Sudo Senninzuka …

Trump Signals Iran Deal Possible After ‘Very Good’ Talks as U.S. Forces Strike Iranian‑Flagged Tanker Trump says a deal with Iran is possible after "very good" talks; U.S. forces struck …

Takaichi Constitutional Revision Deepens Opposition Rift as Article 9 Protests Mobilize Prime Minister Takaichi’s constitutional revision drive deepens opposition rifts as nationwide Article 9 protests surge and centrists grapple with …

Strait of Hormuz Remains in Crisis as U.S. and Iran Maintain Dual Blockades U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has left the key oil corridor effectively closed, with Tehran’s …

Trump Pauses Project Freedom After Reported Breakthrough with Iranian Delegation President Trump says he will pause Project Freedom in the Persian Gulf after progress with an Iranian delegation, while a …